Ask, and you will receive. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7-12 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew 7:7-12. How often do your prayers ask, seek, or knock? Reflect on a time when one of your prayers was answered. How did...
The images of starving children coming from the war zone in Gaza are heartbreaking. Opposition groups in Israel are labeling what is happening genocide. The Israeli Prime Minister claims no children are starving, while other officials, who don’t deny the obvious,...
Were you there when I made the world? If you know so much, tell me about it. Job 38:1-8 Questions for Life Groups Read Job 38:1-8. What experiences have you had taking your complaints to God? Did you receive a response? How did you feel afterwards? Read the article in...
Jelly Roll shares a common dilemma in one of his hit songs released two years ago, which starts out with the realization, “I only talk to God when I need a favor. And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer.” His first stanza ends with, “But God, I need a favor.”...
In our last worship series, Heaven, we gave thought to what heaven might be like. And we considered the plausibility of someone in heaven speaking to the living. Is it possible? It would be a miracle if it were to happen. In this series, Prayer, we give thought to...
Suppose a woman who has ten silver coins loses one of them. What does she do? In the same way, the angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:8-10 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 15:8-10. What does this parable mean for you? What similar...
According to Google, “rhythm is a pattern of recurring elements in time.” Rhythm is probably most often associated with music, but it also applies to language, nature, and the human body. For me, rhythm also expresses a harmony that creates a pleasing sensation that...
There are hundreds of books under the umbrella title Chicken Soup for the Soul. So many that this title is now its own publishing company. Out of the hundreds of options, we’ve chosen one special edition of our new series, Prayer. According to their website,...
Jesus stood up and commanded the wind, “Be quiet!” and he said to the waves, “Be still!” The wind died down, and there was a great calm. Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Why are you frightened? Do you still have no faith? Luke 8:22-25 Questions for Life Groups Read...
Cyndi and I could barely talk as we watched the horror that unfolded in Texas early Saturday morning from the safety of our family room. The loss of life was overwhelming. And the tragedy of losing children overloaded our senses. The disaster was unimaginable. I...